MARRIAGE & FAMILY WEEK

Morning Messages in Marriage and Family Week

Monday: "Embracing Family Foundations"

As we start our special Catholic Marriage and Family week, remember that families are our foundation, teaching us love and faith. Share with your family today one amazing thing you learned or did at school."

Tuesday: "Cherishing Time Together"

Families fit together like pieces of a puzzle. Tonight, how about a family game night? Whether it's a board game or card games, it's all about having fun together!

Wednesday: "Listening & Sharing Stories"

Morning, bright minds! A great way to bond with family is by listening and sharing stories. After school, share a special moment from your day and ask your family about theirs.

Thursday: "Discovering Nature's Bond"

Good morning! God's creations are all around us. Today, invite your family for a walk outside. It could be in a park or just around your neighborhood. Enjoy nature and the company of your loved ones.

Friday: "Gratitude, Prayer & Wrapping Up"

As we conclude our special week, let's share gratitude. Tonight, tell each family member something you're thankful for about them. And if you can, say a little prayer together. Remember, families are God's gift to us!"

OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY

HOLY ROSARY

October is dedicated each year to the Holy Rosary as the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated annually on 7th October. During this month the students in Yr 3-6 will be learning how to pray the Rosary.

CATHOLIC MISSION

Catholic Mission theme for 2023: "Hearts on Fire, Feet on the Move".

Inspired by the Pope's message for World Mission Sunday, this year Catholic Mission is raising awareness of the life-giving work of lay and religious missionaries around the world with the theme "Hearts on Fire, Feet on the Move".

Throughout 2023, Catholic Mission aims to encourage everyone to engage in both a physical and spiritual journey, to share the message of love and hope not only through their words, but also through their actions, building up momentum for the celebration of World Mission Month in October.

In his message, Pope Francis reflects on the resilience that everyday missionaries demonstrate in their life-giving work and the burning passion for God and people that inspires their hearts. Dedicating their lives to others, in partnership with communities, missionaries aim to create a positive change through spiritual care and the implementation of grassroots projects, such as healthcare and education, reaching far beyond Catholic communities.

This year, Catholic Mission invites you to journey with us and discover how, together in Mission, we can make a difference in the world.

“Everywhere we can make something, small things but we can do what God wants from us. So this is my message. We here. You in Australia. Everywhere. But together we can reach a Kingdom of God.” Says Sr Alma, a missionary dedicating her life to the people of Timor-Leste.

SOCKTOBER

As a fun way to raise funds for the Catholic Mission and the people of Timor-Leste, we will hold our annual Crazy Sock/Hair Day on Friday 27 October (Week 3). Students are invited to wear crazy socks and/or crazy hair on the day for a gold coin donation. The students will also be participating in the Soccer Goal Challenge, therefore, this Friday Mrs Goddard and Mrs Fenton will be helping the children make socktober balls. If you are able to donate string, wool, material scraps, old T-Shirts and plastic bags, please send them into school during the week.

The Soccer Goal Challenge will commence on Friday 27 October at 2:15pm followed by our weekly Assembly.

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